The Fires review – volcanoes and passions erupt in Iceland disaster romance The recent surge in volcanic activity in Iceland has brought a delicate balance between scientific warning and economic interests into sharp focus.
The latest disaster film, "The Fires," dramatizes this conflict with a story that is both scientifically plausible and economically astute.
At its core, "The Fires" is a tale of Anna, a volcanologist who uncovers evidence suggesting that Reykjavik's numerous volcanic sites are interconnected by a massive magma lake deep beneath the earth.